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INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Module: RADMOD-Training: Radiation Protection Training, Respiratory Protection
Training, RSO Training, and Rad Tech Training
Inspection Location: Energy Fuels - White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Inspection Items: Annual Radiation and Respiratory Protection Training
Inspection Dates: February 20 & 21, 2024
Inspectors: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division Waste Management and Radiation Control
(DWMRC)
Personnel Contacted:
Garrin Palmer, Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Charmaine Weyer, Chief Chemist
Governing Documents:
UAC R313-15
Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT1900479
Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Opening Meeting
Energy Fuels Resources:
Garrin Palmer, RSO
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
During the opening meeting, the inspector discussed the inspection items and documentation to be reviewed
during the inspection. The main portion of the Mill was not in operation during this inspection. However,
the Mill is bringing in ore from its mines and storing it on its ore pad. The Mill staff reminded the
inspectors of the safety requirements for the Mill.
DRC Meters Used Model Serial Number Calibration Due Date
Dose Rate Bicron B789W 6/11/2024
Inspection Summary
The inspection consisted of a RSO interview, reviewing applicable documentation, and a mill tour. The
following discussion provides more detail of the specific items reviewed.
DRC-2024-005234
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Item 1. Mill Tour:The Inspector walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour
included the ore pad, the mill, the alternate feed circuit, and the solvent extraction (SX) building.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector observed:
Proper PPE was being worn by Mill employees within all observed areas of the Mill;
Proper Radiological Postings were being used within all observed areas of the Mill. The following
areas were posted as “Radiation Areas”:
o Chemours Monazite Ore;
o Silmet Alternate Feed;
o Leach Tank #1; and
o Leach Tank #5;
OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill; and
Ore samples from the Japanese Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has arrived. Approximately 562
drums were received. After confirming with the Mill staff, it is believed this is all the material
expected from the JAEA.
Radiological readings observed during Mill tour:
Location Dose Rate (µrem/hr)
Alternate Feed Circuit 10-20
Product Yard 20
Ore Pad 100-200
Solvent Extraction 50
Tank #1 1,000
Tank #5 3000-4,000
Japan Ore 10-20
Chemours 5,000
Silmet 1,000-5,000
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. Documentation Review: The Inspector reviewed applicable documentation.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector reviewed:
Training documents from 2023 and 2024 refresher training. These documents included:
o Outline from the 2024 Annual Radiation Safety Refresher training;
o Radiation Safety and Respiratory Protection Exams;
o Attendance Sheets from the 2024 Annual Radiation Safety Refresher training;
o Initial/Refresher Training record forms;
o Personnel Monitoring;
o Prenatal Training Form;
o Safety Training for Delivery Personnel form; and
o Hazard Recognition Training-White Mesa Mill form (for visitors).
In addition to Full time Employees, the Full new hire training was also given to:
o Temporary Employees;
o Contractors; and
o Department of Energy Personnel.
Deficiencies: None
Item 3. RSO Interview:
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Observations: The DWMRC inspector discussed the following with the Mill’s RSO:

The RSO is required to do refresher training every two years. The Inspector obtained copies of Garrin
Palmer’s latest RSO training certificate. The RSO and all of the radiation safety technicians (RSTs) have
been appropriately trained and have relevant additional training for their positions. Examples of training
that they have had include:

Radiation Safety Officer Training (RSO and Designee);
Transportation of Radioactive Material (Radiation Safety Staff);
Dosimetry (Radiation Safety Staff); and
Instrumentation (Radiation Safety Staff).

The Inspector determined that the training received by the Radiation Safety Staff is appropriate for the jobs
they are responsible for and has been done at the appropriate refresher intervals. There are not any new
Radiation Safety Staff hired since the last inspection.

Deficiencies: None

Item 4. Annual Refresher Course: Due to conflict in schedules between the Mill and the Inspector, the
Inspector was not able to observe the Mill’s annual radiation safety refresher training during this inspection.

Deficiencies: None

Closeout Meeting
Energy Fuels:
Garrin Palmer (RSO)
Logan Shumway (Mill Manager)

Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)

Findings
None

Recommendations
None

Recommendation for Next Inspection

Observe which ores and alternate feeds are being processed this year and try to observe stack sampling in
2024 if the yellowcake driers are operated.

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Prepared By: Ryan Johnson 2/27/2024
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Reviewed By: Adam Wingate 2/27/2024
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Reviewed By: Phil Goble 2/27/2024
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